Operations Manager

Join Transdev North America as an Operations Manager in San Diego, CA (Chula Vista). The position reports to the General Manager and involves supervising daily operations, staff, and ensuring compliance with company policies and budgetary plans.

• Supervise daily activities of all operators and coordinate the activities of supervisors and dispatch personnel.
• Oversee scheduling of operators, monitor operations, and coordinate delivery of service with superiors.
• Work closely with the maintenance department to ensure that all operation service requirements are met.
• Track, compile and analyze performance; handle interdepartmental issues; resolve employee issues and grievances; improve processes and route scheduling.
• Makes hiring decisions for authorized roles; evaluates the work performance of staff; ensures the timely and efficient completion of all assigned tasks.
• Assist in accident/incident investigation, including any needed on‑site assistance and support to safety and training personnel.
• Coordinate with the safety and training department to ensure all safety goals and directives are met.
• Develop the Operations department budget.
• May operate a vehicle in revenue service, if necessary.
• Other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent, such as GED, required.
• Class B or higher Commercial Driver’s License with Passenger endorsement and Air brake endorsement required, or the ability to obtain one.
• 3 or more years of relevant transit supervisory experience required.
• Thorough knowledge of transit system regulations and operations.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and relevant database programs.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to organize and perform work efficiently; strong attention to details.
• Ability to work effectively with labor; may include labor grievances and negotiations.
• Subject to DOT drug testing and physical if applicable.

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $67,000 – maximum $83,000.
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks.
• Sick days: 5 days.
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating.
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, voluntary long‑term disability.

• Must be able to work shifts or flexible work schedules as needed.
• The employee is generally subjected to long periods spent sitting, typing, or looking at a computer screen.
• Work environment will be a combination of both indoors and outdoors.

Transdev maintains a drug‑free workplace. Applicants must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen.

Transdev is an EEO employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

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